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Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin |
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Bactericidal Interferes with DNA replication in gram negative bacteria |
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Indications |
Treatment of infection caused by E. coli and other bacteria |
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Adverse effects |
headache nausea diarrhea elevated BUN, AST, ALT, serum creatinine, alkaline phosphatase decreased WBC and hematocrit Rash photosensitivity achilles tendon rupture |
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Nursing considerations |
culture and sensitivity before therapy take 1hr before or 2hrs after meals with glass of water encourage fluids if needed administer antacids 2hrs after med take full course of therapy |
